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In this metaphor, the "soccer pitch" is the sexual marketplace—an active arena where men compete to score (pursue sex and relationships), and women "scan the horizon" for higher-value partners to upgrade to. This visualization emphasizes the inherently competitive and dynamic nature of mating strategies, where both sexes are driven by distinct evolutionary and cultural imperatives.
The Reality of Monogamy and Abandoning Strategies
When men enter committed relationships—marriages, long-term relationships—they often face pressure or agreement to abandon their original sexual strategy of seeking unlimited partners. Consequently, men are supposed to cease “scoring goals,” focusing instead on exclusivity.